Founded in 1994, Universidad de Ecatepec (University of Ecatepec) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Ecatepec (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Estado de Mexico. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad de Ecatepec is a medium-sized coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad de Ecatepec offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Universidad de Ecatepec also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.